chorizo
noun
cho·ri·zo
chə-ˈrē-(ˌ)zō 
-(ˌ)sō
plural chorizos
: a seasoned, coarsely ground, pork sausage
a
: a spicy or sweet ground pork sausage that is seasoned especially with smoked paprika, is used chiefly in Spanish cooking, and is typically sold dried and cured in casings
b
: a spicy ground pork sausage that is seasoned with chili powder and other spices (such as cumin or garlic), is used chiefly in Mexican cooking, and is typically sold uncooked either loose or in casings
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Customers choose from carne asada, pollo asado, mushrooms, chorizo or adobada with pineapple shavings, all grilled over a combination of mesquite charcoal and white oak wood for a distinctly smoky flavor.
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Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2025
The tapas bar scene is equally as charming; locals and travelers alike indulge in dishes from succulent chorizo to tender patatas bravas.
—Marco Palermo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Pair these with spicy Goan chorizo and prawn recheado curry, with plenty of pav, a type of bread roll, to soak up the spice and alcohol.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Start your meal with Indian pakoras pastry stuffed with spicy chorizo, then choose your region for dinner.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2025
The tapas bar scene is equally as charming; locals and travelers alike indulge in dishes from succulent chorizo to tender patatas bravas.
—Marco Palermo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Pair these with spicy Goan chorizo and prawn recheado curry, with plenty of pav, a type of bread roll, to soak up the spice and alcohol.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Start your meal with Indian pakoras pastry stuffed with spicy chorizo, then choose your region for dinner.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Chorizo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorizo. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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